The Olentangy Turf Committee, an organization made up of volunteer parents from Orange, Liberty and Olentangy High Schools is well into the process of raising the funds needed to place synthetic field turf at our three high schools by the Fall 2012 school year. This private, volunteer effort is a great opportunity for our community to band together and provide financial support for this effort. To date, the campaign is winding its way through the Olentangy Local School’s vendors and is now moving into our community for private donations. OOAB and our sports teams have committed $120,000.00 ($40,000.00 per year for three years) to help with this effort. Our counterparts at Liberty have also made this same financial commitment and soon, Olentangy will do the same. When we add in our marching band projected commitments, our three schools will be contributing nearly $450,000 toward this important project!

How can you help? Please visit TurfForOlentangy.com and read up on this campaign and how you can make a financial donation to help our student athletes. You can actually make a commitment online from the website and your donation may be tax deductible (see your tax professional for follow up advice). The benefits are tremendous for our athletes, our schools and this community! If you prefer, you can print this form and send it in with your check.

On Monday, January 9 at the OOAB general meeting (7:30 pm, OOHS Commons) come and hear about the progress of the project from Turf Committee member Mike Bull. Future presentations will be occurring at OOMS and OBMS soon.

Thanks to all of our volunteers, our liaisons, coaches, parents and student athletes for working so diligently to make this project a reality!

Roger Bartz
OOAB President

Fort Orange is happy to announce that you can now purchase your Varsity Letter Jacket through the school store!

Get the right size! To ensure that you have the right size, please try on the jackets in Fort Orange before you place your order! We have sizes XS through XXL available. Once you have selected your size, fill out the order form, leave your letters, payment and the form in the envelopes at the school and your order will be processed. Delivery time is 7-8 weeks. All sales are final and if you do not select the correct size, you will not be able to return the jacket! So try them on!

Questions? Email Chrystal Shanahan or call her at 740-657-5155.

Print the information flyer and order form here.

Olentangy Orange Athletic Boosters is excited to announce our partnership with Giviton.com (pronounced give-it-on). This new local business offers great deals and support for charities. Giviton provides an avenue for businesses and the community to work together. Businesses gain new customers while giving back to the community. Subscribers can buy amazing deals at 50% off and more, and send that same deal on to two friends ... for free! And the best part is that Giviton gives 10% of every purchase to a charity that subscribers select.

Read all the details and learn how to benefit from Giviton here.

Visit Giviton.com

The Olentangy Orange Athletic Boosters depend on the generosity of our corporate sponsors, parents, and the community to help support our athletic programs. OOAB provides funding for the majority of all capital equipment, and this year's Booster Fund Drive will provide a substantial portion of the financial resources we need to help our student athletes to be successful.

A basic Booster membership costs as little as $25 per family! We have other levels of membership as well.

Please print this information and membership form and become an OOAB Booster now! Thank you for your support!

Visit the Boosters page of our web site.

Sandman Gourmet Catering, a Platinum Sponsor of the the OOAB, is offering a great deal for everyone wishing to support the Boosters!

Just book a qualifying event with Sandman Gourmet and they will donate 5% to the Booster Club of your choice. Sandman Gourmet provides distinctive food for corporate or personal events, including executive meetings, company picnics, holiday parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, graduation parties and more!

As a service to all of you, OOAB has selected two photographers whom you can use to capture your student athlete's on field or on court skills.

Dale Miller from In Action Photos and Scott Terna from Shot in Action Photography have been selected to have full access to OOHS, OOMS and OBMS sports. Both of these professional photographers have many products and services to offer that will give you a chance to catch action shots, develop photo discs, develop specialty products and even shoot game film of your players. Both gentlemen also have extensive knowledge of how to use their services to help you also raise funds for your sports.

Please take a look at the attached biographies, go to their websites and you are free to contact them, learn about their services and capture all the memories of your student athlete. Enjoy!

Read information about Dale Miller and In Action Photos
Read information about Scott Terna and Shot In Action Photography

Roger Bartz, OOAB President

General Boosters meetings are typically held on the second Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted and are subject to change), at the OOHS commons, beginning at 7:30 pm.

Meetings for the remainder of the 2011 - 2012 school year will be held on the following dates: February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, and June 11.

WHERE IS PETE?

At Orange High School! You can now get your limited edition, Pioneer Pete plush toy from Mrs. Zipf in the athletic department. This limited edition toy is sure to sell out. You can get yours for only $10.00 will ALL proceeds going to the OOAB Scholarship Fund for our student athletes.

We will only have a limited quantity so come and get yours while you can. Want to pre-order? Email Roger Bartz and your order will be reserved so come and enjoy Pete! These will make great holiday items for the kids. Please see Mrs. Zipf to get your Pete soon as our supply will not last forever!